The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.86 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
719 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data